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Alitalia is to enter “extraordinary administration”, the airline announced on Tuesday, May 2, after a meeting of its shareholders, Italian financial institutions and Etihad Airways, which holds 49 percent of …

Hellenic Hotel Federation President Yiannis Retsos gave a lecture on “Strategic Hotel Design and Human Resource Management” at the TEI of Athens.

Following renovation works, Thessaloniki’s landmark Makedonia Palace Hotel has opened its doors and is ready to make history yet again.

Aqua Vista Hotels has introduced its own art space – the “Aqua Gallery” – at the Art Hotel Santorini, which will feature creations of Greek artists.

The Stanley Hotel has completed an extended renovation project, which includes new features in the majority of its rooms, as well as two additional conference venues and a gym.

Greece is expected to emerge as a leading medical tourism destination in Europe, as it aims to increase the number of travelers seeking medical services by 2025.

Les Roches has been ranked among the top 5 higher education institutions worldwide for hospitality and leisure management studies.

Alexandroupolis hosted the 1st International UNWTO Western Silk Road Workshop, the first practical step of an initiative developed by the UNWTO and the European Commission.

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Yiorgos Tziallas attended the 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, which took place in Poland.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently visited Alexandroupolis, the island of Thassos and Kavala, where she met with local authorities and tourism professionals.

Thessaloniki travel agents were recently informed on Condor’s new direct Thessaloniki – Frankfurt route by the airline’s GSA in Greece & Cyprus, Discover the World.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort was honored once again with the “Gold Customers Choice Award 2016” by Nordic tour operator Apollo Travel.

In an effort to raise awareness on the protection and care of stray animals, Costa Navarino will host a series of events dedicated to pets on May 19-21.

Sabre Corporation has named Wade Jones as executive vice president and president of Sabre Travel Network and Dave Shirk as executive vice president and president of Sabre Airline Solutions.

It was all glamor and glitz in the mountain town of Karpenissi during the 1st Across Country Club Hotel & Suites Charity Gala Fashion Show, which featured 10 models from …

Minoan Lines’ itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines will be amended on May 1, due to a strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association.

The aim of the Kea Run 2017 running event is to promote the island as a tourism destination, while all proceeds will be donated to support the local health center.

This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Stavros Messinis, founder of The Cube Athens, a co-working space, hosting technological teams to work on their projects.

On the occasion of Labor Day, transport employees in Greece will participate in strikes and work stoppages on Monday, May 1.

The positive prospects for Greek tourism in 2017 were discussed between the Hellenic Banking Association and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).